Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity 1906) and E

1906) and E

although through time and wear

then returned to England

in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and five

This tunic does not feature a breast pocket

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity 1906) and E(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.